ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
ORIGINAL: Sukhoi_Madness
ORIGINAL: piper_chuck
ORIGINAL: Sukhoi_Madness
I am pretty new to R/C Airplanes but I have still to work out why people go with OS engines when you compare price...
It's because there is more to an engine purchase than price. The OS .45 AX or 50 SX have more power and are lighter than similar sized Super Tigre engines. Reputation and experience also comes into play when making the decision. I've had engines from both companies. My OS engines have always been super reliable, easy to tune, and have never given me trouble. My Super Tigres have been significantly less reliable, and are not as simple to setup. I've either sold them off or put them back in the box because they were just too much trouble.
Come on… That’s ridiculous…
Excuse me? What's ridiculous? You ask why people would be willing to spend more money and then call the response "ridiculous"? What's up with that? Go look up the weights, horsepower ratings, and personal experiences for yourself. As for my experience with OS versus Super Tigre, it's real.
OS engines are more expensive because they are not made in China…
First, from what I remember, in the 25 years since I started flying, about OS versus Super Tigre, OS was usually priced above Super Tigre. Moving production from Italy to China didn't change that. In the past I chose a few Super Tigre engines because they cost less. I regret those decisions. I can get an OS .46 AX from one of the local shops for $95. I'd pay that price WAY before I'd spend $80 on a similarly sized Super Tigre.
I was not trying to justify the price of OS, I was just giving you some reasons why people might be willing to pay the difference. You may have decided that the extra money is not worth it, and if you want to buy based on price, that's ok. However, other people have different opinions, and base their buying decision on more than just price. It happens with cars, houses, and lots of other purchases. That SHOULD be ok, and there SHOULD be no need to call someone else's opinion or purchase decision "ridiculous". Mingbai ma? (Chinese for do you understand?)
Sweet... So next time you make some scathing remarks on a product to a person who obviously has no experience with it, I won’t comment, and sit back and watch that person accept your opinion...
Goodness knows... You must be correct of course...
Re-read your post... You basically said of all the ST engines you have had; you have not had one you have successfully used.
Yet the engines have been around for 50 years... Someone must enjoy them? I presume...
I did not mean to offend you... But “With all Due Respect” of course...
I don’t think your statements where constructive...
Sorry... No pretentious Chinese proverb to add...
Matt